Beef and Rice with Veggies

Name: Beef and Rice with Veggies
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion , diced (any type); 1 red capsicum / bell pepper , diced (large); 2 garlic cloves , minced; 500g (1 lb) ground beef (mince) , lean; 2 1/2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp EACH cumin, black pepper; 1 tsp each onion powder, dried oregano (or other herb of choice); 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional); 1 dried bay leaf; 1 1/4 cups (225g) long grain white rice , uncooked (Note 1); 2 cups (500 ml) beef broth , low sodium; 2 cups (300g) diced frozen veggies , I used corn, pea, carrot mix (Note 2); 3 big handfuls baby spinach (~ 90g/3 oz) , or other leafy greens (Note 3)

Prep 5m

Cook 20m

Total 25m

This flavorful and comforting Beef and Rice with Veggies recipe features ground beef cooked with onions, peppers, and garlic, then simmered with rice, beef broth, and frozen mixed vegetables. The addition of spinach adds a pop of color and extra nutrients. A hearty and satisfying one-pot meal for the whole family.

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(Servings: 5)

1 onion , diced (any type)

1 red capsicum / bell pepper , diced (large)

2 garlic cloves , minced

500g (1 lb) ground beef (mince) , lean

2 1/2 tbsp tomato paste

1/2 tsp EACH cumin, black pepper

1 tsp each onion powder, dried oregano (or other herb of choice)

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

1 1/4 cups (225g) long grain white rice , uncooked (Note 1)

2 cups (500 ml) beef broth , low sodium

2 cups (300g) diced frozen veggies , I used corn, pea, carrot mix (Note 2)

3 big handfuls baby spinach (~ 90g/3 oz) , or other leafy greens (Note 3)

Nutrition Facts

Calories

691kcal

34%
Fat

34g

1%
Saturated Fat

8g

0%
Carbohydrates

49g

2%
Fiber

4g

0%
Sugar

3g

0%
Protein

44g

2%
Cholesterol

94mg

4%
Sodium

566mg

28%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Notes

1. RICE - Best made with white long grain rice for fluffiest outcome. Medium grain is the next best, then short grain or sushi rice (still great, just less pilaf-like). Basmati and jasmine will also work but will take about 5 minutes longer to cook. Not suited to brown rice (takes too long too cook), risotto or paella rice. Not yet tested with quinoa or other rice subs!

2. IMPORTANT: You can sub the frozen with more chopped fresh veggies. But if you opt to use fresh instead of frozen veggies, add 1/4 cup of water to the rice (frozen veg adds water as it melts).

3. LEAFY GREENS: This can be substituted with any leafy greens that wilts quite easily. It will even work with torn kale (remove from the stems) or leafy part of Asian greens. Roughly chop, then use per recipe. PS Asian greens don't taste "Asiany"!

4. RICE FIRMNESS: This recipe makes al dente fluffy rice (ie tender and fluffy). If you like your rice softer, add 1/4 cup of water to the rice.

5. Nutrition per serving, assuming 5 servings.

Beef and Rice with Veggies

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